Donegal school to rename honouring Saint Carlo Acutis
The Gaelscoil is the first in Ireland to honour Saint Carlo Acutis in its name
A Donegal school will officially change its name to include Saint Carlo Acutis.
Scoil Náisiúnta Gort an Choirce will be renamed Scoil Naomh Carlo Acutis. A Mass will be held on Sunday, September 6, at 11am at Christ the King Church, Gortahork.
The Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Niall Coll, along with Monsignor Figueiredo from St Carlo Parish in Assisi. There will be a march to the school, led by Buíon Cheoil Sinsear Chloich Cheann Fhaola and Banna Ceoil Cloich Cheann Fhaola.
Canonised in 2025, Saint Carlo Acutis became the first millennial saint. Born in 1991 in England to Italian parents, he passed away in 2006 at the age of 15. Saint Carlo Acutis continues to be remembered for his strong faith and use of digital media to promote his Catholic devotion.